Briton John secures second consecutive Beacon Café Road Race titles

Feb 12, 2024 Sports

Kaieteur Sports – The Beacon Café/Kaieteur Attack Racing Cycle Club (KARCC) 35+ miles road race kicked off in spectacular fashion last Sunday, with Briton John from United We Stand claiming his second consecutive title in the Men’s Elite championship. The event served as a true testament to skill, endurance, and determination, with participants displaying remarkable sportsmanship across various categories, including Men’s Elite, Juniors, Juveniles, Mountain Bikes, Women’s, and Men’s Under-50 and Over-50 races.

Starting in front of the Beacon Café on Carmichael Street, cyclists embarked on a challenging 40-mile journey to Belfield and back, culminating at the Sheriff Medical Facility on Sheriff Street.

The race began south onto Church Street, then westwards onto the iconic Main Street’s northbound lane. The plethora of cyclists then headed towards Carifesta Avenue for the official start, continuing on the Rupert Craig Highway onto the East Coast Demerara public road, reaching Belfield koker. The return leg guided cyclists back along the East Coast Demerara public road, onto the Rupert Craig Highway, left into Sheriff Street, concluding at the Sheriff Medical Facility.

In the Men’s Elite segment, Briton John of United We Stand dominated, securing his first-place finish for the second consecutive year. Aaron Newton from the KFC Evolution Cycle Club closely followed in second place, while youth talent Alexander Leung, also from United We Stand, finished third. Leung continued his success by dominating the Junior category, securing a compelling first-place performance, with Sidney Sidwell (KARCC) and Daniel Jiang claiming second and third place, respectively.

Abigail Jeffrey (KARCC) shone in the female category, finishing first and setting a positive tone for the 2024 season. Syesha Sumner delivered a strong performance, settling for second place. In the Men’s Under-50 (U-50) race, Segun Habbard and Robin Persaud of Team Evolution claimed the top two spots, while the Over-50 (O-50) category saw Ian Jackson of Flying Stars Cycle Club and Mark Spencer (KFC Evolution) securing the first and second places, respectively. Paul Choo-wee-nam initially secured the third spot in the Masters U50 but was disqualified for not adhering to federation rules. Junior Niles was subsequently awarded the third place.

During the presentation ceremony, KARCC representative Kwame Ridley commended all cyclists, stating, “We commend every rider here today for your outstanding performance, and we at KARCC look forward to seeing you continue to excel in your cycling endeavors.” The race was sponsored and organized by the Beacon Café and the Kaieteur Attack Racing Cycle Club.

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